Bay City Secrets: Michigan History & The Oakland County Child Killer Connection

Deep in the heart of Bay City, Michigan—a town built on the dark history of the "Hell’s Half Mile"—hosts Aaron and Don explore the chilling intersection of local urban legends and one of the state's most notorious true crime cases.Recorded on-site in an area rumored to be built over a network of secret tunnels used for bootlegging and debauchery, the guys dive into the haunting legacy of the Oakland County Child Killer (OCCK). From the tragic disappearances of Mark Stebbins and Jill Robinson to the "Snow Killings" that paralyzed Michigan in the 70s, we peel back the layers of the pedophile rings that once operated in the shadows of the Cass Corridor.In this episode, we discuss:​Hell’s Half Mile: The dark history of Bay City’s timber trade, secret tunnels, and underground vice [01:00].​The OCCK Case: A breakdown of the victims and the terrifying atmosphere of 1976-1977 Michigan [05:00].​The North Fox Island Connection: The disturbing reality of Francis Shelden’s "boys camp" and the high-level cover-ups that followed [11:15].​Paranormal Skepticism: Why Aaron wants to believe in ghosts but hasn't seen a UFO yet [22:00].​The Masonic Temple & Secret Societies: A look at the influence of the Elks and local "inner circles" [25:30].Is there a spiritual frequency left behind in these "ghost towns," or is the real horror strictly human? Join us for a raw, unfiltered look at Michigan’s darkest chapters.Follow After School Special Podcast:Don't forget to hit the Follow button and rate us 5 stars to help us stay in the algorithm's good graces!Keywords: TrueCrime, MichiganHistory, OCCK, BayCity, UrbanLegends, Podcast Paranormal, Documentary Mystery